Philippine tycoon says bigger mining areas key to riding EV boom
The Philippines and Indonesia are the world’s biggest suppliers of nickel.
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Column: Australia gives nickel a quick fix, but surgery of global industry needed
Australia is throwing a lifeline to its under pressure nickel mining sector, but the solution on offer is more of a band aid than the needed major surgery, the carving of the global nickel industry into green and dirty.
US moves to restore stockpiling ‘panic button’ in EV metals fight with China
A 60% slump in cobalt prices over the last two years has exposed the fragility in Washington’s efforts to bolster supplies of critical minerals.
BHP says nickel faces “difficult multi-year run”
BHP's strong revenue growth of 6% was underpinned by higher iron ore and copper prices.
Nickel woes worsen for Glencore-backed miner as budget jumps 87%
Horizonte Minerals is warning that it needs a whole new financing package to restart its nickel project in northern Brazil.
Colombia bill seeks permanent legal ban on new coal contracts
President Gustavo Petro came into office in 2022 on a pledge to wean the country off its dependency on fossil fuels.
Agnico Eagle taps Mexico workforce for Macassa gold mine in Ontario
As miners struggle to find skilled labour, few companies are open about hiring workers outside Canada to meet their needs.
Coal India to bid for 3 mines in critical minerals auctions this month
The world's largest miner has also visited lithium mines in Australia and is in preliminary talks about operating them.
Australia’s iron ore giants to lean conservative on dividends, analysts say
BHP and Rio Tinto are expected to report earnings flat to slightly lower.
